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Hilt of a Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The hilt of a dagger, by an unknown artist, features a jade horse head hilt. The hilt is made of jade and has a green and white coloration. The horse head is carved at the top and has an open mouth. The bottom of the hilt is rounded and features carved floral designs. The hilt is positioned on its side with the horse head facing left. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Nephrite
Culture:
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions:
522 × 625 px
Museum record:
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